Meeting Abstract P1-165 Thursday, Jan. 5 15:30 – 17:30 Thermodynamic Equilibrium in Free-Swimming Swordfish ST. MARTIN, J*; STOEHR, A; AALBERS, S; SEPULVEDA, C; BERNAL, D; Univ. of Massachusetts Amherst; Univ. of Massachusetts Dartmouth; Pfleger Institute of Environmental Research; Pfleger Institute of Environmental Research; Univ. of Massachusetts Dartmouth jstmartin@umass.edu Swordfish (Xiphias gladius ) are large pelagic predators known […]
sessions: Posters Session 1
Thermal stress induces melanin production in a lungless salamander
Meeting Abstract P1-153 Thursday, Jan. 5 15:30 – 17:30 Thermal stress induces melanin production in a lungless salamander MATTHEWS, CR*; RIDDELL, EA; APANOVITCH, EK; RICE, CD; SEARS, MW; Clemson University; Clemson University; Clemson University; Clemson University; Clemson University eriddel@clemson.edu Animals that live in variable climates are often exposed to stressful conditions. Variable temperatures can be a harmful […]
Thermal acclimation and gene expression in rainbow smelt, Osmerus mordax
Meeting Abstract P1-207 Thursday, Jan. 5 15:30 – 17:30 Thermal acclimation and gene expression in rainbow smelt, Osmerus mordax COUGHLIN, DJ*; SHUMAN, JL; BRADLEY, MA; COUGHLIN, David; Widener University; Widener University; Widener University djcoughlin@widener.edu Rainbow smelt, Osmerus mordax, have an impressive ability to acclimate to very cold water. These fish express both anti-freeze proteins and glycerol in […]
The visual ecology of a New World cichlid
Meeting Abstract P1-33 Thursday, Jan. 5 15:30 – 17:30 The visual ecology of a New World cichlid IMHOFF, VE*; ANDERSON, C; GUMM, JM; CLOTFELTER, E; Stephen F. Austin State University; University of Alabama; Stephen F. Austin State University; Amherst College imhoffve@sfasu.edu Despite African cichlids being a classic system for understanding molecular adaptation of visual systems to the […]
The short and long of gliding
Meeting Abstract P1-260 Thursday, Jan. 5 15:30 – 17:30 The short and long of gliding KHANDELWAL, PC*; HEDRICK, TL; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill pranavk@live.unc.edu Natural habitats present gliding organisms with various challenges to negotiate as they move from one location to another in air. The glide target and execution may vary with behavior like […]
The role of phenotypic integration in the evolution of cranial morphological disparity in moles (Talpidae Mammalia)
Meeting Abstract P1-182 Thursday, Jan. 5 15:30 – 17:30 The role of phenotypic integration in the evolution of cranial morphological disparity in moles (Talpidae: Mammalia) CONITH, AJ*; CRUMPTON, N; KAMILAR, JM; DUMONT, ER; Univ. of Massachusetts Amherst; University College London; Univ. of Massachusetts Amherst; Univ. of Massachusetts Amherst ajsmith@bio.umass.edu http://people.umass.edu/ajsmi1/index.html Most fossorial mammals converge upon similar morphologies: […]
The role of androgens in evolution of male and multiple female phenotypes in a tropical passerine
Meeting Abstract P1-122 Thursday, Jan. 5 15:30 – 17:30 The role of androgens in evolution of male and multiple female phenotypes in a tropical passerine BOERSMA, JP*; SCHWABL, HS; ENBODY, EE; KARUBIAN, JK; Washington State University; Washington State University; Tulane University; Tulane University jordan.boersma@gmail.com Until recently female ornaments were thought be byproducts of selection for sexiness in […]
The relationship between plumage coloration and aggression in female tree swallows
Meeting Abstract P1-50 Thursday, Jan. 5 15:30 – 17:30 The relationship between plumage coloration and aggression in female tree swallows BECK, ML*; HOPKINS, WA; University of Massachusetts Lowell; Virginia Tech beckmichelle@gmail.com Intrasexual competition is an important selective force that can favor the evolution of honest signals of fighting ability or dominance. Competition for breeding and non-breeding resources […]
The pressure is on modeling, design, and performance of circulatory pumps in physiology
Meeting Abstract P1-14 Thursday, Jan. 5 15:30 – 17:30 The pressure is on: modeling, design, and performance of circulatory pumps in physiology FABIANO, J. N.*; HIGGINS, D.; ORTEGA, J.; PRECOPIO, L.; WATERS, J. S.; Providence College; Providence College; Providence College; Providence College; Providence College jfabiano@friars.providence.edu One of the core principles of physiology is that organismal performance depends […]
The long winter oxidative stress and chill injury in the alfalfa leafcutting bee, Megachile rotundata
Meeting Abstract P1-169 Thursday, Jan. 5 15:30 – 17:30 The long winter: oxidative stress and chill injury in the alfalfa leafcutting bee, Megachile rotundata TORSON, A/S*; NASH, S/A; YOCUM, G/D; RINEHART, J/P; BOWSHER, J/H; North Dakota State University; North Dakota State University; USDA-ARS; USDA-ARS; North Dakota State University Alex.S.Torson@ndsu.edu Periodic exposure to low temperature stress throughout an […]
